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National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB MO. 1024-0018 (R«v. 046) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations of eligibility for individual properties or districts. See instructions in Guidelines for Completing National Register Forms (National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the requested information. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, styles, materials, and areas of significance, enter only the categories and subcategories listed in the instructions. For additional space use continuation sheets (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. 1. Name of Property ~~~~ _______________________ historic name Webster Auditorium other names/site number 2. Location street & number 1201 North GaTvin Parkway (Papago Park) MA not for publication city, town Phoenix NA vicinity state Arizona code AZ county Maricopa code 013 zip code 85008 3. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property X| private £ building(s) Contributing Noncontributing 1 public-local district 1 1 buildinas 1 public-State site sites 1 public-Federal structure structures object objects 1 1 Total Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources previously N/A 0 4. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this J£^ nomination LJ request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my oojnien, the propertyJS^roeets LJdoes not meet the National Register criteria. LI] See continuation sheet. / ^f\-£^~£jP^<rt ^;^ — "//££>/ " Signature of certifying official / /J / , / /T Date7 ' QSiAjgLS} "tfYL, {Qlfa£s>j£^l State or Federal agency and bureau '•"// U In my opinion, the property LJ meets LJdoes not meet the National Register criteria. LJ See continuation sheet. Signature of commenting or other official Date State or Federal agency and bureau 5. National Park Service Certification I, hereby, certify that this property is: [5] entered in the National Register. '93 I I See continuation sheet. I I determined eligible for the National 7 Register. [ I See continuation sheet. I I determined not eligible for the National Register. ( | removed from the National Register. I | other, (explain:) ___________ Signature of the Keeper Date of Action 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) 'Recreation and culture/auditorium Recreation and culture/auditorium Education/researcfyifacility____ Education/research facility Other/admi ni strative fa.ci 1 ity Other/administrative facility____ 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (enter categories from instructions) (enter categories from instructions) foundation Concrete Pueblo Revival______ walls Adobe Stucco roof Asphalt other Log Viqas Sandstone entry terrace Describe present and historic physical appearance. SUMMARY Located in the desert of east Phoenix, the Webster Auditorium of the Desert Botanical Garden is a single story Pueblo Revival style building. Regularly spaced wood vigas punctuate the stuccoed adobe walls. A stepped parapet detail is repeated at each corner. A flagstone terrace and lush native desert landscaping surround the building. Additions to the rear of the auditorium in 1968, 1972 and 1989 are located so as to maintain the integrity of the original building to a great degree. The additions are of the same architectural style as Webster Auditorium and thus do not distract from the auditorium's original appearance. Webster Auditorium is a significant example of its building type and style. SETTING Located in the Salt River Valley of the Sonoran Desert, the Desert Botanical Garden lies in the eastern portion of the city of Phoenix. At the time of its founding, the Garden was five miles from the developed area of Phoenix and seven miles from downtown. Papago Park, which surrounds the Garden, protects the unique desert environment from the development of east Phoenix. Webster Auditorium is located near the center of the Desert Botanical Garden, south of and adjacent to the core garden area. The approximately one half acre portion of the core garden surrounding the Auditorium (of the total of 123.75 Garden acres) consists of mature plantings of cacti and other native vegetation. Some of the plants in this area were part of the original plantings of the late 1930 f s. Similar vegetation surrounds the immediate area of Webster Auditorium. Among the more prominent species are Stenocereus stellatus, Stenocereus marginatus, Pachycereus pringlei (Cordon), Lophocereus schottii (Senita) and Opuntia fulgida (Jumping Cholla). ITI See continuation sheet NP8 Form 1O400* 0MB Afpmnt No. 102+0019 (M8) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 2 South of the Webster Auditorium rises a rocky butte, one of the Papago Buttes. Historically, a parking lot was located between the Auditorium and the butte. This parking lot has been abandoned and is currently being planted in desert vegetation. Another parking lot to the east of the Auditorium has also been relocated to allow for additional desert plantings. DESCRIPTION Exterior Webster Auditorium consists of a single story irregularly shaped floor plan. At one end of the rectangular auditorium are the former guest quarters, now occupied by the director's offices. At the other end, business offices are placed at a forty-five degree angle to the auditorium. Exterior walls are constructed of adobe with an irregular stucco texture finish. Battered adobe buttresses anchor two exterior corners and the parapet repeats a step-up pattern at each building corner. Non-structural wood vigas penetrate walls at roof height. A single chimney is located between the auditorium and the guest wing. Steel casement windows are topped with exposed wood headers. The exterior doors are of two styles, vertical plank and French. The flat roof is constructed of exposed wood beams overlaid with planking and topped with asphalt roofing. The tile veranda roof is in a shed configuration. A sandstone entry terrace with stuccoed walls and steps down to the ground level borders the east end of the building. Interior The appearance of the interior of Webster Auditorium is very much the same as when it was constructed. The adobe walls are plastered and the viga and plank ceiling is exposed above. Original murals painted in an Aztec motif by Oscar Strobel decorate the walls over the windows and doors and the arched door openings. The floors are polished concrete. Recessed bookshelves line two walls of the auditorium. Some of the original furnishings acquired in Nogales are still intact, including the tin chandeliers, table and chairs, and candlesticks. The desert landscape painting located over the auditorium fireplace is also original. NP8 Form 1MOO* OM§ Afprevtl No. 10i+001t (M6) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 3 ALTERATIONS AND INTEGRITY Several additions have been made to Webster Auditorium since its construction in 1939. In 1968, the Richter Library was added to the rear of the building. This addition is constructed of concrete block walls with a stucco finish and a flat precast concrete tee roof. Also in 1968 the tile veranda roof and the wrought iron gates and window grilles were added. The Earle Herbarium was added to the complex in 1972. The Herbarium is located adjacent to the Richter Library and is constructed of similar materials. The veranda roof was extended to connect the Herbarium with the Library and brick pavers were installed in the courtyard. In 1989, a kitchen addition was attached to the Richter Library. The additions to Webster Auditorium have not compromised the integrity of the building. All additions are located to the rear of the building. When viewed from the front and sides the appearance of the Auditorium has changed very little. Although constructed of modern materials, the design of the additions is highly compatible with the Auditorium, each having incorporated a similar massing, a flat roof with parapets and a stucco finish. In 1989, Webster Auditorium was restored to its original condition by the architectural firm of Vernon Swaback Associates. On the exterior, rotted wood vigas were replaced with new wood to match the original vigas, the stucco finish was stabilized, original exterior openings were restored with French doors and the sandstone steps from the terrace were reconstructed to match the original design. On the interior, the viga and plank ceiling was re-exposed. Additional lighting was added in the auditorium. Mechanical and electrical systems were updated, allowing the removal of exposed conduit and mechanical units on both the exterior and the interior of the building. The Desert Botanical Garden has sensitively maintained the original character of the Auditorium while necessarily accommodating the needs of a growing institution. 8. Statement of Significance Certifying official has considered
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